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twist

🇬🇧 UK/twist/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

v.

To turn or wind something by rotating its ends in opposite directions; to contort or bend out of shape

拧；扭；缠绕；歪曲

n.

A twisting movement or force; something formed by twisting; an unexpected change or development

扭转；扭曲；意外转折

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
twistother
=twist

Common Collocations

  • 1.twist and turn蜿蜒曲折
  • 2.plot twist情节转折
  • 3.twist one's ankle扭伤脚踝
  • 4.give a twist拧一下／扭一下

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She twisted the wet towel tightly to wring out the water.

  • 2.

    The plot took an unexpected twist that surprised every viewer.

  • 3.

    He twisted his ankle badly during the morning jog.

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